How to get from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway?

From Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway

To get from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Washington St @ Grove St station to Main St @ Water St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Harvard Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Wakefield, MA on the Moovit app.

63min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard Square
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    12 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Water St
    ID 9251
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wakefield, MA
    Walk to
    Wakefield, MA
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA

The distance between Harvard Square and Wakefield, MA is approximately 15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wakefield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Harvard Square) and destination (Wakefield, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard Square and Wakefield, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Downtown Crossing station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Oak Grove station near Wakefield, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Harvard Square and Wakefield, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Harvard Square to get to Wakefield, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Downtown Crossing station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harvard Square and Wakefield, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Oak Grove stop, which is closest to Wakefield, MA.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA?

    The ride from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA costs $4.10.

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